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Vitaly Zholobov (1937), space pilot, Hero of Soviet Union

…During the official visit of Ukraine President Leonid Kuchma, I was included to the delegation. …Hospitality of the Aliyevs will remain forever in my memory. I am happy that I have been a guest of this family. I was impressed by the attitude of the family members to the head of family.

In 1995, when we parted, I was deeply impressed by Heydar Aliyev’s words: “Why do not you come here”. That meant that they did not forget me…